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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,752.08, 350,215.14 and 146,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,752.08, 350,215.14 and 146,301.08 is: 201,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,752.08 : 350,215.14 = 146,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,752.08/350,215.14 = 146,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,752.08x = 350,215.14 × 146,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,752.08x = 51,236,853,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,236,853,214.35/253,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,916.98

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